Overview

Throughout this Childhood Studies programme you will gain an understanding of the issues related to early childhood and services for children and families. You will learn about the values underpinning children’s services, and the importance of working in partnership with professionals from a range of disciplines. You will consider issues relating to management and leadership of early learning and childcare services.

To develop your practical knowledge, you’ll have the chance to complete two three-week blocks of work-based experience each year at University of the West of Scotland. In Year 3 you will have the option to complete placement in an international setting (currently available in Italy, Spain and Germany).

Highlights

This programme offers the opportunity to build a career supporting children and their families in a variety of environments.
This programme will deepen your understanding of issues related to early childhood and services for children and families.
Guest lectures from multi-agency professionals will increase your understanding of broader aspects relating to work within the early years sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Through your studies and work-based learning opportunities, you will learn about health and well-being, social justice and equality, holistic child development and develop your self-reflection skills
Through your studies and work-based learning opportunities, you will learn more about management and leadership skills in an early years setting. You will explore multi-agency working and the importance of providing effective integrated services.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ayr, United Kingdom
Dumfries, United Kingdom
Hamilton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 142 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scottish Highers
A levels
Irish Leaving Certificate
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK/Ireland: 9250 GBP

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